Intimus S14.87 5.8mm Industrial Shredder Baler System Review

The Intimus S14.87 Industrial Shredder Baler
System is ideal for those businesses needing extremely high volume
shredding. The S14.87 combines a data shredder with a baler for
instant compaction of waste material with the added bonus of being
narrow enough to fit through standard width doors. Additional features
such as automatic functions and a conveyor belt feed system add to the
convenience of this machine. Let's take a closer look at this shredder
baler system.

Strengths:

• Automatic
  features abound on this machine. Two manual power switches
  offer basic controls while the shredder does the rest for you. A
  locking master control turns the device on and off. A second
  switch offers options for off, forward, and reverse functions.
  Off activates automatically if the bin is opened or if the
  baler is full, which also has an audible alert. An automated
  anti-jam function triggers the blades to reverse overfed items back
  out to the user. Backlit icons tell you if the power is on, if
  there is a paper jam, or if the bin door is open.
• Sturdy
  blades are driven by a powerful, continuous duty motor. This
  allows it to run constantly without needing frequent cool down
  periods. Thermo-sensor protection offers added prevention of
  overheating. The cutting cylinders are covered by a 5 year
  manufacturer guarantee with a one year warranty on parts and
  labor.
• Items ride into the blades down a conveyor belt
  and enter through a wide 17 inch opening. Up to 140 sheets can
  shred at once as fast as 55 feet per minute. Thin,
  illegible strips less than ¼ inch across remain and are
  immediately pressed into a bale.
• The baler compacts
  shredded material enough to reduce the scrap volume by up to 70
  percent. Depending on your preference, this machine can use either
  bag or strap bales. On the top of the machine is a locking door
  that allows the addition of non-shredded waste. A simple push
  button releases the bale, which is readily tossed into a recycling
  receptacle.

Weaknesses:

• Between
  the shredder and the baler, this is a very heavy piece of
  equipment. But two fixed and two lockable casters on the bottom
  offer ease of mobility, though it will still be heavy to wheel
  around. We don't think this will be much of an issue for most
  users.
• The narrow strips only provide a level 2
  security. For generic office documents about to be compressed,
  this keeps items safe enough. If you're looking for a higher
  security device, this machine does come in a cross cut version
  offering a level 3 security rating.

The Intimus S14.87
is well-able to accommodate the heavy duty shredding needs of any
industry. Convenience is seen in the automatic features, conveyor belt
feed system, and baler. Compact bales come out ready for recycling.
A manufacturer warranty is a good sign you're getting a quality
device. We think this shredder baler system is an excellent choice for
your next industrial machine.